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Reg. No.

Question Paper Code : BS2117

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017.

Third Semester

DBA 7302 — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

(Common to All Branches)

(Regulations 2013)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks


Answer ALL questions.

PART A — (10  2 = 20 marks)

1. What do you understand by globalization?

2. What are the different facts of international business environment?

3. What is non – tariff trade barrier?

4. What is global competitiveness?

5. What is portfolio investment?

6. Mention the international strategic compulsions.

7. What is turnkey contract?

8. What is strategic alliance?

9. What is business ethics?

10. Name few international agencies involved in conflict resolution.

PART B — (5  13 = 65 marks)

11. (a) Give a brief account of the economic, political and cultural environment
of business between nations and their implications for business.

Or
(b) Examine the important arguments for protection vs. liberalization of
global business environment.
12. (a) Examine the impact of World Trade Organization (WTO) on business.

Or
(b) Describe briefly the theories of international trade and investment.

13. (a) Describe the important global organizational structures.

Or
(b) Discuss briefly the important foreign market entry strategies.

14. (a) Explain the international channel system.

Or
(b) Discuss the influence of business environment on promotion.

15. (a) Examine the sources, types of conflict and various conflict resolution
strategies in international business.

Or
(b) Bring out various ethical issues in international business and how they
are addressed.

PART C — (1  15 = 15 marks)

16. (a) “Firms need global orientation even to survive the domestic market” —
Elucidate.

Or
(b) Explain various challenges of global business and the advantages and
advantages of Regional Trade Blocks.

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M.M.S./M.B.S. (Semester – I) Examination, 2010


101 : INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(2005 Pattern) (Old)

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 60

Instructions : 1) Q. No. 6 (Case Study) is compulsory.


2) Answer any three questions from remaining questions.
3) All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain Adam Smith’s theory of absolute advantage. How does Ricardo’s theory
of comparative advantage differ from theory of absolute advantage ?

2. “The whole universe is a potential market for your products”. Discuss the various
market entry strategies that need to be evolved to exploit this potential.

3. What are the barriers to international trade ? List and explain all the types of
barriers to international trade.

4. Explain the functions of WTO. Describe the dispute resolution mechanism of


WTO.

5. Write short notes on (any three) :

a) TRIPS and TRIMS

b) Types of LIC’s

c) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

d) Globalisation

e) Cultural Risk in International Business.

P.T.O.
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6. Case study.
CASE

Mahindra & Mahindra


Mahindra & Mahindra (M & M) is a major player in the tractor and certain segments
of the automobile market in India. After an impressive growth for a few years, the
tractor market in India has been stagnating during 1998-1999 to 2000-2001.
M & M has been selling its tractors and utility vehicles in foreign markets including
USA. Some of the components for its products have been sourced from abroad.
M & M has a 100 per cent subsidiary in USA, Mahindra USA, with a strong
network of 100 dealers.
Mahindra has a five per cent market share in the US market in the 20-30 horse
power (HP) range.
As a part of the strategy aimed at building a global supply chain, Mahindra USA
has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korean tractor major
Tong Yang, a part of the $ 2 billion Tong Yang Moolsam group, according to
which Mahindra will source high horse power (mostly 25-40 hp range) and sell
them around the world under the M & M brand name. To start with, the premium
range of tractors will be sold in the US.
M & M’s current tractor range is more utility-oriented and lacks the aesthetic
appeal that Tong Yang’s tractors have, a must for a strong presence in the US
market.

Questions
1) What are the advantages and disadvantages of global sourcing ?
2) How will the foreign market expansion help M & M ?
3) How does the strategic alliance with Tong Yang benefit M & M ?
4) What are the possible risks of the alliance ? How can they be overcome/
minimised ?

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MBA 799 MSP–24

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION –


JANUARY 2009.
(A.Y. 2005–06 batch onwards)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT


Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75
Answer for 5 marks question should not
exceed 2 pages.
Answer for 15 marks questions should not
exceed 5 pages.
PART A — (3 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.

1. What are the reasons for internationalisation of


Business?

2. Explain the importance of International


Marketing.

3. What are the issues that should be negotiated in


Foreign Collaboration?

4. Explain in detail about countervailing duties.

5. What are the two international arbitration


institutions available? Explain them.
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PART B — (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

6. Bring out the importance of economic and legal


environment for carrying out international business.

7. Discuss the role played by MNC’s in technological


transfer.

8. Explain the recent happenings in Indian joint


ventures abroad with example.

9. Discuss the impact of Regional economic


agreements on the trading activities of the member
countries.

10. Explain in detail the structure and functions of


WTO.

11. Write short notes on : (a) TRIPS (b) Anti dumping


duties.

12. As an International business expert suggest ways


to an exporter about how to settle international
commercial dispute.

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MBA-382 MSP–24/
MSPL–24

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION –


JUNE 2009.
Second Year
Shipping and Logistics Management
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

PART A — (3 × 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Answers should not exceed 2 pages.
1. Explain the economic environment in
international business.
2. Explain the organising framework for
multinational corporations.
3. Describe the objectives of Regional Arrangements.
4. Write a note on ASEAN and SAARC.
5. Explain the objectives of WTO.
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PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

Answer should not exceed 5 pages.

6. Discuss the international business environmental


factors.

7. Discuss the dispute settlement procedure under


the provisions of the WTO.

8. Explain the merits and demerits of multinational


corporations.

9. Explain the procedure for international


commercial arbitration.

10. Discuss the concept and the classification of


international business.

11. Define international joint venture. Explain the


changes relating to joint venture agreement.

12. Discuss Foreign Direct Investment Policy of India.

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MBA–599 MSP–24

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION –


JUNE 2008.
(AY 2005–2006 onwards)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT


Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

Answer for 5 marks questions should


not exceed 2 pages.

Answer for 10/15 marks questions should


not exceed 5 pages.

PART A — (3 × 5 = 15 marks)

Answer any THREE questions.

1. How will you classify International Business?

2. Explain the strategies adopted by MNCs.

3. Outline the restrictive clauses in a foreign


collaborations.

4. Explain the functions of a UNCTAD.

5. How will you draft an Arbitration agreement?


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PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

6. Bring out the factors influencing international


business and explain with example.

7. Write short notes on :


(a) SAFTA and
(b) NAFTA.

8. Explain briefly different kinds of collaboration and


joint ventures that are prevailing in international
business.

9. Discuss in detail the dispute settlement


procedures of WTO.

10. Elaborate on the implications of TRIPS and GATS.

11. Explain the step by step procedure for


International Commercial Arbitration.

12. ‘International trade will further pollute the


natural environment’ — Discuss.

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MBA-349 MSP–24

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION –


JUNE 2009.
(AY 2005–06 batch onwards)

Second Year

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT


Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

PART A — (3 × 5 = 15 marks)

Answer any THREE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

1. Define the concept of International Business.

2. What are the International institutions?

3. Write short notes on :


(a) SAARC
(b) ASIAN.

4. What are the uses of Foreign direct investment?

5. What are the main objectives of WTO?


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PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

6. Formulate some alternative views on the concept


of ‘business’ based on your real world experience.

7. Identify the parameters of the international


economic environment.

8. Discuss the role of WTO for the promotion of


global trade.

9. What are the procedures for international


attribution?

10. Assess the role of the MNCs in India and discuss


its merits.

11. Discuss the UN conduct of transfer of technology.

12. How far has India benefited by becoming a


member of WTO?

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